Wonkwang University
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About Wonkwang University
According to Wikipedia, Wonkwang University is a university located in Iksan, South Korea. Founded as Youilhakrim in 1946, it is one of the few academies affiliated with Won Buddhism. Yuilhakrim was succeeded by Wonkwang Junior College on 5 November 1951, and gained college status on 29 January 1953. The Postgraduate School was opened in 1967, and in 1971 it gained university status.
What Is Wonkwang University Known For?
Wonkwang University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Medical
- Religious Studies
- Education
- Political Science
- Literature
- Law
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- History
- Biology
- Earth Sciences
- Communications
- Physics
- Philosophy
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Business
- Psychology
- Economics
- Sociology
Wonkwang University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Wonkwang University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Wonkwang University ranks #1380 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Wonkwang University ranks #1036 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Wonkwang University ranks #5300 worldwide for influence in Education.
Wonkwang University ranks #2954 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Wonkwang University ranks #2589 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Wonkwang University ranks #2822 worldwide for influence in Law.
Wonkwang University ranks #4833 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Wonkwang University ranks #4221 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Wonkwang University ranks #5309 worldwide for influence in History.
Wonkwang University ranks #5012 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Wonkwang University ranks #2319 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Wonkwang University ranks #6617 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesWonkwang University ranks #3164 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesWonkwang University ranks #4205 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Wonkwang University ranks #5518 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Wonkwang University ranks #3895 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesWonkwang University ranks #13054 worldwide for influence in Business.
Wonkwang University ranks #5194 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesWonkwang University ranks #9600 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesWonkwang University ranks #5897 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Who Are Wonkwang University's Most Influential Alumni?
Wonkwang University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Religious Studies, Medical, and Earth Sciences. Here are some of Wonkwang University's most famous alumni:
